Duul daallan, safar dheer ma maro
DEnglish Translation
A tired traveler can't go far
Context & Meaning
Rest is part of progress — exhaustion limits reach
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
Need and elegance don't go together
Need and elegance don't go together
Dantaada iyo madaxaaga midna lagama boodo
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
Dhiig islaan ma qarsoomo
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
Darandoorriyow naas-naasi
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.